Leaders

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) will bring its National Convention to Philadelphia in September. 

Through Esperanza, Rev. Luís Cortés has advocated for Latinos in Philadelphia for more than 30 years, spearheading initiatives to educate and empower the community. Now, as Philadelphia rapidly gentrifies, he's concerned that Latinos have been left out of the equation.

Ahead of the release of his autobiography in October, Nelson Díaz, who blazed a trail for Latinos in American politics and law, discussed his book and shared reflections on his life.

Zoe Saldana, acclaimed actress and founder of media brand BESE, will receive the 2018 Excellence in Leadership Award.

Enough is enough. We are exhausted of the #Stereotype. But wait! This is coming: The #ALDIArchetype, a better way of looking at our Common American Heritage.

Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will speak at AL DÍA News’ annual awards ceremony in Philadelphia in October.

Gerry Lenfest, who saved the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News with funding from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism (among hundreds of other city initiatives) will be remembered for his unwavering generosity.

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Latino Professionals Mixer, sponsored by St. Joseph's University, was held at Tierra Colombiana on July 17.

Diana Cortes said her experiences with racial animosity growing up and the encouragement from her immigrant parents motivated her to pursue her high achievement in law.

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will partner with Comcast, NBCUniversal Telemundo for its annual National Convention in Philadelphia this September.

Siobhan Reardon, reaching her 10th year as president and director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, believes that the city’s public libraries should make people their priority.

Joshua Santiago is raising awareness about homelessness in Philadelphia and beyond as he builds an initiative that would allow him to travel throughout the country with an RV mobile barbershop.

Mexico City becomes the 122nd destination out of Philadelphia International Airport, which usually sees around 450 flights depart daily.

American Airlines made an official announcement of the first nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City during a networking event at the Consulate of Mexico in Center City on July 2. 

Nelson A. Díaz’s autobiography, which details his groundbreaking career as a White House attorney and public advocate for the Latino community, will be released in October.

AL DÍA ended the 2018 "I am an American Immigrant" campaign with an awards ceremony and reception. 

For 15 years, the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians has helped immigrants integrate into the labor market in Philadelphia so they can contribute to the economic growth in the region.

AL DÍA News joins the celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month by highlighting the contributions of twelve Latino immigrants that, by their presence alone, enrich Philadelphia’s culture, politics and economy. Watch more of their stories, in their own words.